Biden tests positive for COVID. Here's what we know about his condition.
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 last week, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know.
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First lady Jill Biden's rebound COVID case
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Dr. Agus answers questions on COVID rebound
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains why COVID-19 cases sometimes "rebound" in patients who were treated with Paxlovid. He also answers viewers' questions about Omicron subvariants and whether there's a risk of catching monkeypox at the gym.
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Biden isolating with "rebound" of COVID-19
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Latest on Biden's rebound COVID case
President Biden is in isolation again after another positive COVID test over the weekend. His doctor calls it a rebound case, which can happen in patients who have been treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports on the latest, and then Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-charge at the New Orleans Children's Hospital, joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the diagnosis.
Biden tests positive in rebound COVID case
President Biden is back in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 — again. In a letter, the president's physician called it a "rebound" case, a rare possibility in those who have been treated with the antiviral Paxlovid. Major Garrett has the latest details from the White House.
Biden's symptoms improving following COVID diagnosis
President Biden's doctor Saturday said Biden's symptoms continues to improve as he receives treatment for COVID-19. Christina Ruffini has more.
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Biden's COVID symptoms improving, doctor says
President Biden continues to isolate at the White House residence but is still working as he recovers from COVID-19. His doctor said his symptoms have improved. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Biden works in isolation after COVID diagnosis
President Biden is working from his office in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. His doctor gave an update Friday morning saying Mr. Biden did have a slight fever Thursday, but responded well to treatment. CBS News White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19, but said he is "doing well" and "getting a lot of work done." His physician said he is experiencing "mild symptoms," including a runny nose and fatigue. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Medical expert discusses Biden's COVID diagnosis
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, raising health concerns for the 79-year-old. Nancy Cordes reports with the latest from the White House. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious diseases expert and a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joins CBS News to discuss the president's diagnosis and treatment.
Biden's physician says president has "mild symptoms"
Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent, explains what President Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis means for someone his age and whether he could have a rebound case taking Paxlovid.
What is Paxlovid? What to know about Pfizer's COVID pills
More than 2.7 million courses of Paxlovid pills have been used to date to treat COVID-19 across the country.
President Biden being treated for COVID-19
President Joe Biden is being treated for COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus Thursday morning. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News, discuss the president's condition.
White House official credits Paxlovid for low rate of COVID hospitalizations
Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the state of the pandemic.
CDC warns of COVID "rebound" after Paxlovid
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of COVID-19 "rebound" after patients take Paxlovid. Still, the agency says the benefits of taking the drug far outweigh the risks. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
What to know about "rebound" in COVID symptoms after taking Paxlovid
If symptoms return, FDA says there's "no evidence" taking more Paxlovid helps.
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
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Ebola death toll in Congo rises to 131 as concern mounts
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
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